- Bastille - Wikipedia
The Bastille ( bæˈstiːl , French: [bastij] ⓘ) was a fortress in Paris, known as the Bastille Saint-Antoine It played an important role in the internal conflicts of France and for most of its history was used as a state prison by the kings of France
- What is Bastille Day and why is it celebrated? – NBC Bay Area
France celebrated Bastille Day on Monday, the holiday marking the 1789 storming of the Bastille prison, a pivotal moment in the French Revolution
- Bastille | Definition, History, Facts | Britannica
The Bastille, stormed by an armed mob of Parisians on July 14, 1789, in the opening days of the French Revolution, was a symbol of the despotism of the ruling Bourbon monarchy and held an important place in the ideology of the Revolution
- Bastille Day Los Angeles - Grand Performances
For the first time ever, the Consulate General of France in Los Angeles, in partnership with Grand Performances, is launching a Bastille Day celebration in the heart of Downtown!
- Bastille Day - Definition, Date Facts | HISTORY
Bastille Day is a holiday celebrating the storming of the Bastille—a military fortress and prison—on July 14, 1789, in a violent uprising that helped usher in the French Revolution
- The Bastille: A Fortress, A Prison, A Symbol - History Tools
The Bastille, an imposing fortress that once stood in the heart of Paris, has left an indelible mark on French history Its legacy extends far beyond its physical presence, as it played a pivotal role in the French Revolution and has since become a global symbol of resistance against oppression
- Bastille Day - Wikipedia
Commemorating the storming of the Bastille on 14th July 1789, Bastille Day takes place on the same date each year The main event is a grand military parade along the Champs-Élysées, attended by the President of the Republic and other political leaders
- Storming of the Bastille | French Revolution, Causes, Impact - Britannica
On July 14, 1789, fears that King Louis XVI was about to arrest France’s newly constituted National Assembly led a crowd of Parisians to successfully besiege the Bastille, an old fortress that had been used since 1659 as a state prison
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